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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

A pilot of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird waves to Tech. Sgt. Bobby Jones, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020 through the skies of New Mexico. The Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, were en route to the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Team McConnell's Operational Support Team

The Operational Support Team, headed up by Maj Jonathan McQuaig, seeks to improve the health and overall wellness of Team McConnell's Airmen.
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Tech. Sgt. Rocky Vazquez, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection station captain, observes operations as a safety representative during an annual night aircraft burn, Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Firefighters train regularly to ensure they are prepared to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Veteran advises Airmen during Top 3 Lunch and Learn

Ronald L. Wolf, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of the 1st Aviation Battalion and 1st Infantry Division, shares an emotional story during a Top 3 Lunch and Learn with Veterans Sept. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Wolf gathered himself as he spoke of his family’s reaction to his change in demeanor after returning home from a one-year deployment to Vietnam. This was the first event Top 3 hosted at the installation for Airmen to learn from previous service members’ life and military experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Veteran advises Airmen during Top 3 Lunch and Learn

Ronald L. Wolf, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of the 1st Aviation Battalion and 1st Infantry Division, shares an emotional story during a Top 3 Lunch and Learn with Veterans Sept. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Wolf gathered himself as he spoke of his family’s reaction to his change in demeanor after returning home from a one-year deployment to Vietnam. This was the first event Top 3 hosted at the installation for Airmen to learn from previous service members’ life and military experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Veteran advises Airmen during Top 3 Lunch and Learn

Ronald L. Wolf, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran of the 1st Aviation Battalion and 1st Infantry Division, shares an emotional story during a Top 3 Lunch and Learn with Veterans Sept. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Wolf gathered himself as he spoke of his family’s reaction to his change in demeanor after returning home from a one-year deployment to Vietnam. This was the first event Top 3 hosted at the installation for Airmen to learn from previous service members’ life and military experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

A 25K Cargo Loader is maintained at the Heavy Equipment Shop Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader, a high-reach mechanized vehicle, is used to transport up to 25,000 pounds of cargo to military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, services a 25K Cargo Loader transmission Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The installation’s Heavy Equipment Shop maintains a fleet of 25 vehicles throughout the year in support of McConnell’s air refueling mission. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, prepares transmission fluid for a 25K Cargo Loader Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader, with a deck height of 39 inches to 18 feet, 4 inches, provides Airmen with the capability to transport a maximum of 25,000 pounds of cargo to the installation’s KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, inspects transmission fluid levels on a 25K Cargo Loader Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader’s transmission is serviced every 250 hours or once per year to ensure the success of McConnell’s operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

Staff Sgt. Darius Gamble, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow supervisor, attaches a tow bar to a MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The vehicle is equipped with a hitch on the front and back, enabling the tractor to push or pull an aircraft. While moving a jet, a supervisor is in charge of directing each member of the tow team in order to secure it safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

Airman 1st Class Korey Bradley and Airman Christopher Schlick, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, place chalks under the wheels of a KC-135 Stratotanker Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Chalks are placed to secure the $39.6 million aircraft while parked. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

A KC-135 Stratotanker, weighing over 98,000 pounds, is towed by an MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The vehicle is used to transport powered-down aircraft across the flightline to designated parking locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

Airman 1st Class Korey Bradley and Airman 1st Class Quinton May, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, ready a tow bar connected to a KC-135 Stratotanker, to be attached to a MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The bar, weighing roughly 500 pounds, provides a direct connection to the aircraft, allowing the KC-135 to be safely maneuvered across the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Many more tow come

Airman 1st Class Quinton May, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, oversees the left wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a tow Aug. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During a KC-135 tow operation, a team of three or more maintainers help direct, maneuver and stop the aircraft to assure it is safely parked without harm to the jet or the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Vehicle operators continue to support aircrew

Senior Airman Spencer Vick, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, enters a bus on the flightline April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ground transportation Airmen supported the aircrew approximately 4,900 times in 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Vehicle operators continue to support aircrew

KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew sit toward the back of a bus April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Due to the coronavirus, aircrews are distanced from the driver to decrease the spread of infection. Aircrew arriving from temporary duty assignments or deployments are separated from the driver with a tarp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Vehicle operators continue to support aircrew

Airman 1st Class Dana Cook, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, sprays bus seats with a bleach and water mixture April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. To combat the coronavirus, operator Airmen are responsible for sanitizing the bus after every transit to prevent the spread of germs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Vehicle operators continue to support aircrew

Airman 1st Class Dana Cook, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, drives a bus towards the flightline April 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. These Airmen transport passengers and cargo in support of deployments, redeployments and mission partner needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Vehicle operators continue to support aircrew

Airman 1st Class Dana Cook, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, reaches for a radio to communicate with vehicle dispatch Airmen April 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Two Airmen rotate transit responsibilities throughout a 12-hour shift to decrease the spread of the coronavirus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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